2015 Bodega Akutain Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain Noah's Mill •Infusion-style vinification without punchdowns or

•Infusion-style vinification without punchdowns or pumpovers

The Puzelats farm it organically and harvest it by hand

The wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and kept on their lees for 9-10 months and we resist stirring the lees

Villages: Labastida (Álava) and San Vicente de la Sonsierra (Rioja)

After 6 months and seeing full malolactic fermentation

2015 Bodega Akutain Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain Noah's Mill •Infusion-style vinification without punchdowns orThe Akutain Gran Reserva is comprised of mostly Tempranillo with Garnacha. It was fermented with native yeasts in fiberglass vats, and raised in older American oak for around 3 years, with another 2 years in the bottle before release. Only made in excellent years. This is traditional Grower Rioja at its best. Importer's note